Best 4132 tactics in EA FC 25

The 4132 formation is quite an interesting one and can yield impressive results if you have good attacking players in EA FC 25. Its midfield has a diamond-like layout, featuring wide options on the left and right flanks. So, if you have been using the most popular formations for some time, such as 433, but now want to try something different, this one can be a neat choice.

That said, you must also implement tactics (FC IQ Player Roles, Build-Up Style, and Defensive Approach) that best suit the formation to get ideal results. For those interested, this article will detail the best custom tactics for the 4132 formation in EA FC 25.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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EA FC 25 tactics guide: Best custom tactics to use with 4132 formation

The 4132 formation uses two Strikers (ST) up-front. Behind them is a Center Midfielder (CM), advanced quite further up the pitch, along with Left and Right Midfielders (LM and RM). A Center Defensive Midfielder (CDM) completes the diamond-like setup of this midfield, helping with defensive duties. As for the defense itself, four players, that is a Left Back (LB), two Center Backs (CB), and a Right Back (RB) form the backline.

This system looks to suit attacking gameplay, and thus, using Counter as the Build-Up Style and Aggressive Defensive Approach with a high line should work well. In the next section, we will take a look at the best FC IQ Player Roles and Focus for this formation.

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EA FC 25 best 4132 tactics: Player Roles and Focus

Assign these Player Roles in the 4132 formation (Image via EA Sports)

Along with getting players with the best EA FC 25 ratings, one should also see if the players of their choice would fit the required Player Roles in a formation. As far as 4132 is concerned, one of the two STs should be assigned the Advanced Forward role, and the other, Poacher, both having their Focus set to Attack.

The CM behind them should be assigned Playmaker with Attack Focus as well. Both LM and RM should play the Inside Forward role, one having Focus set to Balanced, and the other to Attack.

The CDM plays a Holding role with Defend Focus. All Players in the backline (as well as the Goalkeeper) also have to be assigned Defend Focus. That said, the LB and RB need to play in the Fullback role, both CBs in Defender roles and the Goalkeeper in the Goalkeeper Player Role.

4132 formation shape when in possession (Image via EA Sports)

Note that some players could have a + or ++ sign in certain Player Roles, indicating that they are excellent for that particular role.

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